The Buyer's Desk

This episode is brought to you by Bon AppéSweet , Vibrant Health , and Hella Cocktail Co .   Join Chris and Angela at The Buyer’s Desk as we celebrate the vibrance and variance of our community and the communities of our members. Jim Olson , SPINS gets things going with data insights around BIPOC-owned brands, customer values, and sales trends between the two. Angela is then joined by Earnest...

This episode is brought to you by Equal Exchange , Inesscents , and Tony’s Chocolonely .   Chris and Angela  return to The Buyer’s Desk to dig into fair trade! Jim Olson , SPINS gets the show going with data insights focused on fair trade products, certifications, and sales trends. Angela sits down with Emily Kanter , Second-Gen Co-Owner of INFRA Member Cambridge Naturals and INFRA Boar...

This episode is brought to you by Three Farmers , MegaFood , and World Centric .   Welcome to this month’s episode of The Buyer’s Desk with Chris and Angela ! In honor of Earth Month, this episode is about all things sustainability. Jim Olson , SPINS kicks things off with data insights around sustainable packaging and consumer perceptions. Chris then sits down with Jason Murrell , Perishable...

This episode is brought to you by Nuts for Cheese and Urban Moonshine .   Join Chris and Angela at The Buyer’s Desk as we discuss women in grocery on this special Women’s History Month episode! Jim Olson , SPINS starts us off with grocery insights around women-owned brands, then we move into a wonderful interview with the dynamic, always-inspiring Cheryl Hughes of The Whole Wheatery , CA. Nex...

This episode is brought to you by Thousand Hills Lifetime Grazed and Ancient Nutrition .   Sit down at The Buyer’s Desk with Chris and Angela as they kick things off with Jim Olson , SPINS to talk retail insights around regen ag and moves us right to Angela and INFRA Member owner Mark Squire from Good Earth Natural Foods , CA with a robust conversation around buying strategies and agricultura...

This episode is brought to you by Om Mushrooms , Tia Lupita Foods , and FILLO’S .   Chris & Angela kick off the inaugural episode with Jim Olson , SPINS On-site Account Manager for INFRA with a look back at insights from 2022 and a look forward to trends for 2023. Angela interviews Thomas Barstow of Guido's Fresh Marketplace to discuss their buying strategies. Chris has a conversation wit...